Front axle the front axle was repaired/replaced on my 1996 jeep grand cherokee less than a year ago. now it is shaking again and the burning smell is back and i was told it is the front axle again. this will be the third time replacing this. what causes this to keep going bad?

it is stablize bar or steering box Heavy Duty Jeep Steering Stabilizer

See if your getting spark at the ign. coil first (passengers side on that year) if you are change the crank shaft sensor making sure you mount it as close to the engine as possible so it never gives you trouble again.

BEst way to due the job is to just replace the front axle, this assures you that there is not sand or any other forein material that could cause any issues with your axles. Especially if this is a 4 wheel drive.

Dodge is known for using rubber bushings in everything. They don't squeak like the poly ones do but they do rot after 10 or 15 years and cause clunking noises like you described. More than likely your clunking is coming from a tie rod which is what connects your steering wheel to your tires. Crawl under the truck near the wheel and look for the steel bar that hooks up to the back of it. Have a friend turn the wheel back and forth, or grab the bar and give it a hard shake. If there is any play, the bushing is shot. You can replace the tie rod ends yourself using the old ones to compare but it will still need an alignment, so I usually let a shop do it. New poly bushings will cost a little more but you will never have to replace them again. A good alignment shop should charge less than $200

yes same song different mechanic ended up taking mine to dealership and they had to order in actual jeep part not aftermarket

sounds like a bad cv joint in one (or both) of the front axles. is the popping sound more prevalent when in reverse, with the wheel turned? if so, i'd assume that it is a bad cv joint and one or both front axles will need to be replaced.

Have your front end checked,I believe you have small u-joints in your front axles and they go bad.I dont believe they can be greased.

That and other bushings and idler arms worn. I would suggest a free inspection somewhere for them to show you what needs repaired.

If there is no obvious place to attach this hose, and it doesn't appear to be broken at the end from being attached to something, it's probably a vent tube from the axle, and is nothing to worry about.

undo the lower plug on your diff housing,drain tighten plug up, undo top plug fill til overflow,same as front,oil refer to owners manual or call local service centre